Mental Health Continuing Care Team
Our service assists people aged between 18-65 years old who have a complex mental illness.
Our services
We help consumers to understand their illness and ways to reduce or cope with symptoms.
We help guide consumers and their support people (family, friend or carer) to groups in the community to enhance their quality of life. There are a number of specialist services available including healthy living groups, anxiety management and education forums. Our consumer and carer workforce have a lived experience of mental illness and can offer support during a consumer’s recovery journey.
The treating team may include a doctor, psychologist, nurse, social worker and occupational therapist.
How to access this service
Referrals are accepted from the Acute Care Team, Homeless Health Outreach Team, Inpatient Services and the private sector. The Continuing Care Team will assess the referral to determine the most appropriate service for you. There is no waiting list to access this service.
What to bring
Each time you visit us
- Your Medicare card
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Recovery goals and plan
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription and herbal medicine
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame
For an outpatient or clinic appointment
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
Clinics
Frequently asked questions
How frequently will I be seen?
Will my support person (family or carer) be involved in my care?
Do I have to take medication?
I have lots of questions about my treatment and illness - where do I get answers?
Contact us
Southern Continuing Care Team
Location: Spring Hill Community Mental Health Centre 121 Wharf St, Spring Hill
Phone: 38341689
Clinic Appointments: 3834 1605
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Northern Continuing Care Team
Location: Spring Hill Community Mental Health Centre 121 Wharf St, Spring Hill
Phone: 3834 1730
Clinic Appointments: 3834 1605
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Need help outside hours?
Call 1300 MH Call (1300 64 22 55).
In the case of an emergency call 000.